S.P.A.C.E. (Stakeholder Parent and Carer Engagement) Meeting – 23 October 2025
We’re delighted to announce the next S.P.A.C.E. (Stakeholder Parent and Carer Engagement) Meeting, bringing together parents, carers, professionals, and organisations supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex needs across Wales.
Due to the growing number of attendees, we kindly ask that everyone registers in advance to help us maintain the meeting as a safe and respectful space for all.
🗓️ Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Format: Hybrid (in-person and online via Microsoft Teams)
Agenda:
- 10:00 – 11:00 | National Speakers
- 11:00 – 12:00 | Regional Breakout Sessions (In-Person)
Regional In-Person Locations:
- Ystafell Penrhyn, Neuadd Reichel, Bangor University, Gwynedd LL57 2TR (not Main Arts)
- Ystafell Rownd, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion SY23 3DE
Speakers
- The Forgotten Families: Parenting Children with Complex Needs
Rachel Martin, Parent/Carer, Angelman UK, Dal Dwylo and Piws - Victim Support
Rachel Jones, Parent/Carer and Victim Support - Update on Available Family Fund Grants in Wales
Ben Meynell, Manager of Grants, Family Fund
📌 Please note:
The meeting will not be automatically added to your calendar, so please make sure to add it manually after registering.
If you no longer wish to receive S.P.A.C.E. meeting invitations, simply reply STOP to any of our emails.
🌱 About S.P.A.C.E.
S.P.A.C.E. meetings create a safe, collaborative environment where families, carers, and professionals can share experiences, shape services, and support each other in improving accessibility and inclusion across Wales.
